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Philippians 2:14

First Nations Version

Do everything without grumbling or arguing.

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Open your homes to each other and share your food without grumbling.


And we must not grumble, as some of our ancestors did, who were then destroyed by the spirit-messenger of death.


But when you do these things, make sure you do them for the right reasons. Do not let selfish ways take you down a path of bragging or trying to look better than others. Instead, let humility be your guide as you honor others above yourself.


So then, my sacred family members, do not grumble against each other or you may be found guilty. Look! The Judge who decides is right outside, ready to come in.


If it is within your power, walk the road of peace with everyone.


Make sure no one gives back to anyone evil for evil. Instead, seek to walk in a good way with each other and with all people.


For human anger will not take us down the path of Creator’s right ways.


In this way we will not become big-headed troublemakers who are jealous of each other.


If you keep on acting like wild animals, biting and snapping at each other, watch out! You may end up wiping each other out!


But if your hearts are full of bitter envy and selfish desires, then stop boasting and speaking lies to cover up the truth about yourselves.


Welcome into our sacred gatherings those who are weak in their understanding of our spiritual ways. Do not try to prove them wrong about the things they have decided for themselves.


These people keep grumbling and complaining, even as they try to satisfy all of their own broken desires. They speak big, boastful words and use flattery to get what they want from others.


Let them seek peace and choose to walk in its good ways.


Live in a sacred way by walking the road of peace with all people, for those who fail to walk in this way will not see our Honored Chief.


And now, my sacred family members, I warn you to be on the lookout and stay away from the ones who cause trouble and place stumbling stones in your path by teaching things that are against what you have learned.


But Small Man (Paul) and Son of Comfort (Barnabas) did not agree with them and had a strong argument with them. It was decided that Small Man (Paul) and Son of Comfort (Barnabas), along with a few others, would go to the message bearers and elders at Village of Peace (Jerusalem) to settle this among them.


In those days, when the sacred family was growing in number, the Tribal Members who spoke the language of the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks) grumbled against the Tribal Members who spoke their own language. They complained to the twelve that their widows were being overlooked during the daily meals.


Treat them with great respect and love for the work they do, and be at peace with each other.


But I fear that when I come to you we will not be walking in step with each other. I might find among you that there will be arguing, jealousy, uncontrolled anger, selfish desires, forked tongues, boastful talk, and hostile ways.


Their argument became so strong that they split apart and went their separate ways. Son of Comfort (Barnabas) took War Club (Mark) and set out by water for Island of Flowers (Cyprus),


After much talk and debate, Stands on the Rock (Peter) stood up among them. “My fellow members of the sacred family,” he said to all, “you know that a good while ago Creator chose me to be the one to help the Outside Nations come to faith by telling them the good story.


It could have been traded for food and goods to give to the poor.” So they spoke harshly to her.


“‘We have worked all day in the scorching heat,’ they complained to the manager.


When they had finished coming down the mountain to join with the other followers, they found a large crowd around them. The scroll keepers were there arguing with them about something.


When the Separated Ones (Pharisees) and the scroll keepers saw Creator Sets Free (Jesus) eating with outcasts, they complained to his followers, saying, “Why does your wisdomkeeper keep company with tribal tax collectors and outcasts?”





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